This Simple Method Helps You Calculate Better Than 95% Chess Players
Remote Chess Academy
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🎬 About this video lesson:
Chess calculation becomes easier when you follow the right thinking rules.
In this video, GM Igor Smirnov shares 6 practical calculation rules that help you avoid confusion, focus on the most important moves, and calculate variations with more confidence.
You’ll learn:
How to calculate without getting lost
Which candidate moves to focus on
How strong players simplify calculation
How to make better decisions in critical positions
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📺 Recommended Videos:
🔹Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to Win [Easiest Strategy] - Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to ...
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the examples and variations shown in the video in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/6-steps-of-...
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 6 Simple Tips for Effective Chess Calculation
00:18 Rule-1
01:27 Rule-2
02:45 Rule-3 (most players miss this)
04:13 Solving puzzles vs Real game thinking
05:49 Rule-4
07:42 Capablanca's game
10:53 Advanced example & complex positions
11:07 Rule-5
13:42 Rule-6 (to find winning tactics)
15:22 Puzzle of the Day
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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media
Facebook: Facebook: RemoteChessAcademy
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X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/
#IgorNation #ChessTips #ChessTactics #ChessCalculation
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3 Rh3+ bishop captures rook
4. Rh2 checkmate ✅
00:00 6 Simple Tips for Effective Chess Calculation
00:18 Rule-1
01:27 Rule-2
02:45 Rule-3 (most players miss this)
04:13 Solving puzzles vs Real game thinking
05:49 Rule-4
07:42 Capablanca's game
10:53 Advanced example & complex positions
11:07 Rule-5
13:42 Rule-6 (to find winning tactics)
15:22 Puzzle of the Day
This Simple Method Helps You Calculate Better Than 95% Chess Players
Remote Chess Academy
76,011 views
✅ Just released: My BRAND-NEW FREE Masterclass, created after coaching thousands of students ► https://chess-teacher.net/masterclassyt/
💡 Checkmate your doubts—GM Smirnov’s courses will level up your chess game! 👉 https://online.chess-teacher.com/shopyd
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
🎬 About this video lesson:
Chess calculation becomes easier when you follow the right thinking rules.
In this video, GM Igor Smirnov shares 6 practical calculation rules that help you avoid confusion, focus on the most important moves, and calculate variations with more confidence.
You’ll learn:
How to calculate without getting lost
Which candidate moves to focus on
How strong players simplify calculation
How to make better decisions in critical positions
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📺 Recommended Videos:
🔹Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to Win [Easiest Strategy] - Capablanca's 5 Simple Positional Rules to ...
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the examples and variations shown in the video in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/6-steps-of-...
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 6 Simple Tips for Effective Chess Calculation
00:18 Rule-1
01:27 Rule-2
02:45 Rule-3 (most players miss this)
04:13 Solving puzzles vs Real game thinking
05:49 Rule-4
07:42 Capablanca's game
10:53 Advanced example & complex positions
11:07 Rule-5
13:42 Rule-6 (to find winning tactics)
15:22 Puzzle of the Day
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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🌐 Follow GM Igor Smirnov on social media
Facebook: Facebook: RemoteChessAcademy
Instagram: Instagram: gm.igorsmirnov
TikTok: TikTok: gmigorsmirnov
X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/
#IgorNation #ChessTips #ChessTactics #ChessCalculation